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Saturday, June 10, 2017

A
petition has been filed against the Colombo Municipal Commissioner and
officials belonging to 11 state institutes for alleged illegal disposal
of garbage in Muthurajawela. The petition has been filed by a civil
society organization , the Sadaharitha Environment and Welfare Society.

On the approval of the Colombo Municipal Commissioner, the daily
collection of Colombo garbage, which is nearly 800 tons, is being dumped
in Muthurajawela affecting the ecosystem, the Sadaharitha Environment
and Welfare Society complaints.

The garbage is currently being dumped over a land stretch of one
kilometer having adverse effects on the environment and human habitation
along the Negambo road, in Mahabage, Wattala, Nagoda, Kandana areas.
The Society complaints that there is an unbearable stench spreading all
over the area due to the garbage dump. These are now becoming infested
with flies and mosquitos.

There is an increase in the number of patients diagnosed with dengue in these areas, the petitioners also state.

The darbage dump has worsened the destruction the Muthurajawela eco
system is already facing. The society issuing a press release states
that they have complained to the authorities on several occasions but
received no response. They allege that this garbage disposal has not
sought approval from Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development
Corporation, Central Environment Authority or any other relevant
authority.